The survivor said it was because of his strong determination he survived the earthquakeA.

问题补充：

The survivor said it was because of his strong determination he survived the earthquake

A. that

B. what

C. how

D. why

答案：

(答案→)A. that

B. what

C. how

D. why

解析：考查强调句型。强调的是状语because of his strong determination，句意：幸存者说就是因为他的坚定的决心他才幸免于地震。故选A。